AI Agents in Pentesting: How They Work and What It Changes for the Specialist
About the Webinar
A portion of pentesting is already performed by AI agents. If you work in cybersecurity, DevOps, or DevSecOps, it’s worth understanding two things: how such an agent works and what it changes in your job.
At the SET University and A42 webinar, two practitioners will discuss this. Serhii Saraichykov — co-founder and CTO of the A42 startup, which builds AI solutions for automated vulnerability discovery and pentesting. Illia Kuznetsov — a cybersecurity expert with experience in DevSecOps.
The webinar is held within the framework of the EUNITED Digital Hub project. Co-financed by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. The EUNITED Digital Hub project received funding under the Digital Europe Programme, Grant Agreement GAP-101269491.
What We Will Cover
The market situation and what is already automated in practice.
How an agent receives a target and builds hypotheses. Why there are many agents and how tasks are divided among them.
Validation and triage of agent results. Business logic and domain understanding. Security of AI systems themselves as a new direction. How to acquire these through labs, bug bounty, and CTF.
Speakers
Serhii Saraichykov
Offensive Security Director, co-founder and CTO of A42. Over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and software development. A42 is a Ukrainian cybersecurity startup offering AI-based solutions for automated vulnerability detection and penetration testing.
Has conducted over 300 website security audits, including the government platforms Diia.gov.ua, Nazk.gov.ua, eRyba, and eCherga. White-hat hacker at Prozorro and prize winner of international competitions, including Cyber Apocalypse CTF 2025 and Kyiv International Cyber Resilience CTF 2024. Speaker and mentor at industry events: AI Cyber Forum, CTO fwdays ’25, YEP Accelerator, CDTO Campus, and the Cybersecurity Program for startups by the Ukrainian Startup Fund.
Illia Kuznietsov
Cybersecurity expert with experience in implementing DevSecOps practices, automating security processes, and developing robust security policies. Skilled in managing AWS environments with 200+ accounts, conducting IT/IS audits, and leading cloud security initiatives. Active in the cybersecurity community as a mentor and trainer, delivering programs for students and professionals, and organizing large-scale industry events.
Who Will Benefit from the Webinar
What You Will Take Away from the Webinar
An understanding of how agent-based pentesting is structured and how it differs from a scanner.
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